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Clue 1: 7 Letters, ends with the letter O

Clue 2: of the 7 Letters, 3 are O’s and 2 are C’s

MOROCCO

The Morocco Crises of 1905 and 1911 To develop an understanding of what occurred in the Morocco crises of 1905 and 1911 To develop an argument as to what extent this was a factor in leading to war.

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The First Moroccan Crisis of 1905 BACKGROUND: Background of tension & rivalry (esp. Imperialism - Kaiser Wilhelm wanted 'a place in the sun‘). Morocco was weak; France hoped to conquer it. In 1903, the French based an army on the Moroccan border. In Feb. 1905, France demanded control over the Moroccan army and police. The Sultan refused.

The First Moroccan Crisis of 1905 MAIN STORY: In March 1905, Kaiser Wilhelm visited Tangiers in Morocco. He told the French agent (Count Cherisay) that he wanted free trade for Germany in Morocco - then dismissed him before he could reply. He then gave a speech in which he promised to defend Morocco as 'free and independent ‘ and ‘subject to no foreign control'.

The First Moroccan Crisis of 1905 END: There was an international crisis - both France and Germany threatened war.. The French (scared of another war with Germany) were going to back down, but the British encouraged them to take a firm line.. A Conference was held at Algeciras (1906). Britain and Russia supported France (Britain stationed a navy patrol outside Algeciras harbour) Germany had to promise to stay out of Morocco.

The First Moroccan Crisis of 1905 RESULTS: France were ANGRY with Germany. Britain was frightened of Germany’s Empire. At the Algeciras Conference (1906), France, Britain, and Russia forced Germany to promise to stay out of Morocco. Germany felt humiliated. In 1907, Britain and Russia, alarmed by German ambitions, made an Entente - adds to alliances. Algeciras convinced Germany that the other countries were 'ganging up' on Germany - from this moment, Germany began preparing for war.

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The Second Moroccan Crisis, 1911 BACKGROUND: Background of tension & rivalry (Imperialism - Kaiser Wilhelm wanted 'a place in the sun‘). At Algeciras (1906), Germany promised to keep out of Morocco - the French Foreign Legion went into Morocco. In 1910, France made a huge loan to Morocco, and took control of customs and taxes. In 1910 France sent a gunboat to Agadir in southern Morocco (German newspapers were angry).

The Second Moroccan Crisis, 1911 MAIN STORY: In March 1911 there was a rebellion in northern Morocco. The French sent an army to defend (= angers the Germans). In June 1911, the Germans announced that they needed to protect German citizens in southern Morocco (even though there were no German citizens in southern Morocco). In July 1911, Kaiser Wilhelm sent the gunship Panther to Agadir. It 'rescued' ONE German.

The Second Moroccan Crisis, 1911 END: There was an international crisis - war-fever in Germany and Britain. Lloyd George attacked Germany and promised support for France ('Mansion House speech'). Nov 1911: Treaty of Berlin - Germany was forced to remove the gunship and accept instead a small piece of land in the Congo. Morocco became a French colony. Morocco became a French colony.

The Second Moroccan Crisis, 1911 RESULTS: War-fever in Germany and Britain. Nov 1911: Treaty of Berlin - Germany was forced to remove the gunship and accept instead a small piece of land in the Congo. Morocco became a French colony. German resentment: Wilhelm said: 'these events have shown the German people where its enemy is'. One historian has written: 'the Kaiser was determined not to be the loser in the next crisis'.

Key Discussion Questions 1.Why was Morocco such an important country before the First World War? 2.Did Germany have the right to be angry in 1905? 3. Do you think sending the Panther to Agadir in 1911 was a clever move? 4. What had the two crisis shown to Germany with regard to France and Britain?

Source Questions Source C Now we know where our enemy stands. Like a flash of lightening in the night these events have shown the German people where its enemy is... When the hour of decision comes we are prepared for sacrifices, both of blood and of treasure. From a speech made in the Reichstag (the German parliament) by the Kaiser, November Line 1 “Now we know where our enemy stands” Who do you think Germany sees as its enemy in 1911? 2.Line 3 “These events” What events do you think the Kaiser is referring to? Why is he so angry? 3.Line 7-9 “we are prepared for sacrifices, both of blood and of treasure” What do you think he means here?